Relay for Life 2011 teams forming

Planning for this year’s Relay for Life, slated for Friday through Saturday, May 20 to 21, begins with a kick-off meeting Thursday, February 10 at 6 p.m. at Wolverine World Wide headquarters. Teams are encouraged to sign up now. The 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is held at North Rockford Middle School beginning with a 3 p.m. first lap. This year’s theme is Relaying for More Birthdays. For more information about Relay for Life call Kelly Lipe at (616) 866-2936.

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